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Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease, is on the rise in Northeast, according to CDC report

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Tickborne illnesses in the United States are up 25%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yale Scientist Goudarz Molaei said one of the factors that could be causing the increase in tickborne diseases could be shorter winters. Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that is transmitted from the bites of black-legged ticks.

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USA Today

Cases of tickborne disease more than double in Northeast: What to know about babesiosis

Babesiosis surged in Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut, but the CDC said people in other states should be aware of the tickborne disease.

1 year ago·United States

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CNN

Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease, is on the rise in the Northeastern U.S., CDC warns

Tick-borne diseases have increased in the United States, to the point that the number of cases increased by 25% between 2011 and 2019. Among these diseases is babesiosis, which has become more common in the northeast of the country.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Hill

Cases of rare tick-borne disease on the rise in 8 states, CDC says

Tick-borne illness cases in the United States are up 25% since 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among the cases is a rare disease, babesiosis, which is found mainly in the Northeast and Midwest.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Caller

Tick-Borne Disease Spreading Across Parts Of The US, CDC Warns

A new report by the CDC has shown a significant increase in the tick-borne disease babesiosis, making it now endemic in parts of New England.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

CDC Warns Americans in 8 States to Be Aware of Signs of Tick-Borne Disease

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that Americans living in eight northeastern U.S. states should be aware of the signs of babesiosis, a tick-borne disease that is on the rise. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont have seen increases in babesiosis, while the disease is endemic in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire, according to the CDC report. That’s based on data…

1 year ago·New York, United States

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npr

What is Babesiosis? A rare tick-borne disease is on the rise in the Northeast

Lyme Disease isn't the only tick-driven illness that residents of the northeast should worry about. The CDC says cases of Babesiosis, which can cause flu-like symptoms, are on the rise in 8 states.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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